Author: Wycliffe Nyamasege

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has come out to defend Deputy President William Ruto over his sacking In March. Speaking on Saturday during a thanksgiving service at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) in Mumias, Kakamega County, Echesa said the DP had unsuccessfully defended him days before he was fired by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Echesa, who recently ditched the DP to support Musalia Mudavadi for his 2022 presidential bid, went ahead to mention that some people didn’t want him at the docket so they championed for his humiliating exit. Read: Echesa Is Crying For Attention, Khalwale Slams The Ex…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s wife Primrose Mbuvi is a proud mother following her adopted daughter’s graduation from Daystar University on Saturday. The First Lady didn’t hide her joy as she praised Janet Kahingi for her achievements. In a hearty message on her Instagram page, Primrose said that it has been an amazing 13 years with Janet in the family. Read: Sonko Excites Kenyans With Affectionate Pictures Of Self And Wife, Primrose (Photos) She noted that Janet has set the bar high for her siblings and the whole family led by Governor Sonko was immensely proud of her. Primrose went ahead…

Police have arrested four people suspected for stealing guns from an Administration Police camp in Nandi South. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), three firearms and several ammunitions, were recovered on Saturday evening. The main suspect, Fredrick Khamisi Shivanda, led detectives to the arrest of one of his accomplices Gladys Chao after being interrogated. The two took the officers to an unoccupied house in Langas where a gun and bullets were found. Read: Nandi Police Boss Recalled After Failing To Arrest Governor Stephen Sang Detectives later managed to arrest Josphat Kinyanjui and Stephen Njoroge during the operation and…

Eight people were arrested on Saturday night after they were busted operating a suspected illegal brewery in Dandora area, Nairobi. The suspects,Stephen Wambugu, David Chui, Salome Wanjiru, Wilikister Kemunto, John Mwangi, Daniel Maigwa, Zacharia Macharia and Peter Maina were arrested by detectives from the Special Crime Prevention Unit (SCPU). According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects were arrested following a tip-off from concerned members of the public. Read: DCI Links DP Ruto’s Aides To Letter In Assassination Plot During the raid, several assorted boxes of Star spirit, Blue Ice Vodka, empty plastics and Kenya Revenue Authority Corporate…

Investigations into an alleged plot by leaders from the Mount Kenya region to eliminate Deputy President William Ruto have linked two of the DP’s aides into a mysterious letter behind the suspected conspiracy. According to reports by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the aides, from the DP’s communication department, are suspected to have generated and circulated a fake letter. Sunday Nation reports that the duo, whose phones remained off throughout the weekend, is yet to be grilled by the DCI as they are still following crucial leads to nail them. The letter dated May 30, 2019, saw four cabinet…

Renowned media personality Janet Mbugua’s marriage with Eddie Ndichu has been the talk of town for the past few days. Hawk-eyed netizens were keen to notice that Janet had edited out ‘wife’ from her bio,  retaining just “mum of two” on her Instagram page. Some blogs said Janet had unfollowed Ndichu. However, Kahawa Tungu can authoritatively report that the couple is still following each other. Read: Ex-Citizen TV Anchor Janet Mbugua Ready For TV Comeback At Rival Station This, coupled with other past failed expectations, for some reason convinced them that the couple’s marriage was on its death bed. In…

Four family members died on Saturday evening following a tragic accident at Makindu on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. According to reports, the vehicle they were traveling in crushed head-on into an oncoming truck. The four, a man, his girlfriend, their four-month-old daughter, and his sister-in-law, were reportedly travelling back from a popular entertainment joint on the outskirts of Makindu town. Read:Three Killed In Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Head-On Crash Makindu Traffic Commandant, James Rasungu  confirmed the accident saying two occupants in the truck escaped unhurt. “The car was overtaking another vehicle when the accident occurred. None of the occupants of the car survived…

A teacher from Elgeyo Marakwet County who went missing on Wednesday has been found dead in Endebes, Tranzoia County. The body of the Nabeki Primary School teacher was found in Chepchoina forest early on Friday morning. According to Tranzoia County Police boss Ayub Ali, the body of the deceased was found hanging on a tree with a belt around his neck. Read: Family Fight Leaves Son, Father Dead In Elgeyo Marakwet However, the police boss couldn’t immediately confirm if the teacher had committed suicide. The deceased is reported to have told his colleague, a Mr Wilfred Korir, on the day…

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has been stripped of his security days after his dramatic arrest over the destruction of tea bushes at Kibwari tea estate in Nandi hills. Speaking to a local media on Friday, Sang said all police officers attached to his office and home have been withdrawn. Sang was charged with malicious destruction of property and incitement on June 11. Read: Nandi Police Boss Recalled After Failing To Arrest Governor Stephen Sang Kisumu High Court Magistrate beryl Omolo, however, released him on on a bond of Sh1 million or cash bail of Sh500,000. His dramatic arrest came shortly…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has directed over 4000 unlicenced gun holders to surrender to police within the next seven days or be considered criminals. According to the CS, the 4,407 people didn’t register their weapons during the recently concluded vetting exercise. He said 9398 firearm holders were vetted during the exercise, that saw 1493 guns withdrawn and licenses cancelled. Read: Firearms For Police Reservists To Be Verified-IG Mutyambai Declares Matiang’i also said after the conclusion of the vetting exercise, the government established that there were 33 registered gun dealers and shooting clubs but only 23 were inspected. 13 gun…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has stripped of Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok his position as party Vice Chairman. The party reached the decision during its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Nakuru on Thursday. During the meeting led by party leader Raila Odinga, the ODM announced that the decision was reached unanimously. Read: ODM Wins Ksh4 Billion After 8-Year Court Battle With Parliament Over Arrears Nanok, who has made several appearances with Deputy President William Ruto, will now be replaced by Loima Member of Parliament Jeremiah Lomorukai. “Following numerous public pronouncements that he has quit the ODM Party, the…

Erick Omondi is arguably one of the most creative comedians Kenya boasts of. His rib-breaking comics, mostly featuring trending topics, continue to make him relevant in the industry. In the warm-up to tonight’s AFCON match between Tanzania and Kenya’s Harambee Stars, the funnyman, in a creative video released on Thursday, warned the rivals against scoring in today’s game. Read: Comedian Eric Omondi’s Hilarious Parody Of Uhuru, Raila Dance (Video) In the video, that features WCB President Diamond Platnumz’s girlfriend Tanasha Donna, the comedian, who has apparently kidnapped the Radio crooner, directs Diamond to warn Taifa Stars from scoring against Harambee…

Drama ensued at Machakos Police Station on Thursday after Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko stormed the premises demanding the release of former Kibwezi Member of parliament Kalembe Ndile’s workers detained at the station. The workers of Ndile-owned Macha Beech Hotel had been arrested for operating the business without a valid hygiene license. Sonko reportedly arrived at the station with his Sonko rescue team and Mobile Clinic vehicles. Read: Lodging Fees Set To Increase As Sonko Introduces Hotel Room Tax Starting July He was accompanied by Ndile, Mavoko MP Patrick Makau and his Makueni counterpart Daniel Maanzo. The leaders demanded the…

Popular Khoja terminus is set to be scrapped in a renewed effort by the Nairobi County Government to decongest the city’s Central Business District (CBD). The stage will be moved to the land beneath the Globe Cinema overpass. Announcing the strategy on Wednesday, Roads and Transport chief officer Frederick Karanja said the plan will be implemented after thorough consultations with relevant stakeholders. Read: Gun Drama As Police Arrest Boda Boda Operators In Nairobi’s CBD “We are planning to get rid of the Khoja/Old Nation terminus and move all matatus to the empty land beneath the Globe roundabout overpass, which has…

Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has launched a complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations DCI over alleged harassment by Deputy President William Ruto about a month ago. According to reports, the powerful PS, who is among leaders accused of plotting to eliminate the DP and consequently stop him from contesting 2022 presidential elections during a secret meeting held at La Mada hotel, was at the DCI on Tuesday night to be questioned on the incident but ended up being a complainant. His co-accused, Cabinet Secretaries Joseph Mucheru (ICT), Sicily Kariuki (Health), and Peter Munya (Trade) honoured the summons on…